A review by jeremybearimy303
City of Thieves by David Benioff

5.0

A very impressive novel, I thought. The story was simple, but by no means predictable. The characters were very well written, their relationships believable and engaging, and their arcs subtle and effective. In a certain way, this was really a coming of age / buddy / road novel, but completely going beyond any of those genres. The mentorship / friendship between the main characters is particularly effective and evocative of male friendships at that age. The historical setting (the Siege of Leningrad) is rich and very well presented without intruding at all on the human story. Not profound, but a terribly engaging read. Highly recommended.